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Workington pensioner to move back home - almost nine months after floods

A WORKINGTON pensioner forced to abandon his home with just the clothes on his back during the November floods will move back next week.

Last updated 30 July 2010
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Housewarming gifts for flood-hit Cockermouth residents

FLOOD-HIT Cockermouth residents who have moved back into refurbished properties have been given a £50 housewarming present from the town’s Round Table.

Last updated 30 July 2010
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Flood-hit tenants say thanks to Derwent & Solway staff who helped in floods

VICTIMS of the November floods this week had a chance to meet the people who helped them move back into their homes.

Last updated 30 July 2010
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Cyclists raise £10,000 in memory of Maryport fund-raiser Gordon Pattinson

A CYCLE ride in memory of veteran Maryport fund-raiser Gordon Pattinson has raised £10,000 for Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Last updated 30 July 2010
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New Lorton bridge on the horizon

RESIDENTS in Lorton are delighted that work has started on their new bridge.

Last updated 23 July 2010
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£14,000 raised in memory of West Cumbrian teen cancer victim Adele George

THE family and friends of teenage cancer victim Adele George have raised £14,000 in her memory.

Last updated 23 July 2010
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Harrington hairdresser tackles roadworks by giving added service

WHILE businesses in Harrington struggle to cope as roadworks restrict access to the area, a hairdressing salon is determined to get its customers in. (1 comment)

Last updated 23 July 2010
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Broughton carnival pays tribute to its king

Superheroes, storybook characters, chimney sweeps and a racing driver were among those taking part in Broughton’s annual carnival parade on Saturday.

Last updated 22 July 2010
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Cumbrian girl in final of Miss Teen Queen UK competition

A Cockermouth teenager is through to the finals of the Miss Teen Queen UK competition, after coming top in a public vote.

Last updated 22 July 2010
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PHOTOS: Here come girls! Hospice at Home Midnight Walk 2010

A sea of pink engulfed Workington last night for the town's first Midnight Walk for Hospice at Home West Cumbria. (21 comments)

Last updated 21 July 2010
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More than 500 take part in first West Cumbrian Run

As more than 500 runners braved Sunday’s rain to take part in the inaugural West Cumbrian Run, the widow of PC Bill Barker said her husband would have been proud of them all. (3 comments)

Last updated 19 July 2010
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Flood victims praise Cockermouth Street Angels

COCKERMOUTH Street Angels have been hailed as saviours for the help they’ve given townsfolk since the November floods.

Last updated 15 July 2010
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New Workington youth club set up

A NEW youth group opened in Harrington on Monday after 18 months of preparation.

Last updated 15 July 2010
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Keswick School pupils thank bus crash rescuers

FRIENDS of Keswick School bus crash victim Chloe Walker held a birthday party in her honour, raising £500 for the mountain rescue teams that helped after the A66 accident.

Last updated 15 July 2010
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First top 10 hit for West Cumbrian band Colt 45

WEST Cumbrian rock band Colt 45 could be on the track to stardom after their single These Unspoken Arguments landed them a place in the top 10 of the UK’s unsigned chart.

Last updated 9 July 2010
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£100,000 Lotto ticket sold at Cumbria's luckiest shop

Cumbria's luckiest Lotto shop has lived up to its title by selling a winning ticket worth more than £100,000.

Last updated 9 July 2010
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It Asda be a cream tea for Salterbeck history group

Salterbeck History Group in Workington began its summer break in style last week when members were treated to a cream tea by Asda.

Last updated 8 July 2010
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Rugby star Mark Cueto touches down at Workington school

One of West Cumbria’s most famous sons returned to his old Workington school this week to open an adventure playground.

Last updated 8 July 2010
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Cockermouth author wins Lakeland book of year award

West Cumbrian authors collected the glittering prizes at this year's ‘Booker of the North,’ which took place on Tuesday at Armathwaite Hall Country House and Spa at Bassenthwaite.

Last updated 8 July 2010
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